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Re: 2012 Phil Hughes Performance Thread

Originally Posted by Bub

Thanks...that's a pretty low percentage of the total.

He didn't have to go to his changeup because his fastball and curveball were do dominate yesterday. With that said, it doesn't mean he'll do the same next time out as circumstances change as well as stuff-wise from game to game.

Re: 2012 Phil Hughes Performance Thread

Originally Posted by Yankees1962

He didn't have to go to his changeup because his fastball and curveball were do dominate yesterday. With that said, it doesn't mean he'll do the same next time out as circumstances change as well as stuff-wise from game to game.

Understandable, but throwing it a little more often in game situations should help him get better at it. If he doesn't have his good FB and he can't locate the change he'll get hit hard. I'd like to see it thrown at least 10 times in any game where he throws 100+ pitches.

Re: 2012 Phil Hughes Performance Thread

Wow glad I found this board, I've been looking for some good Yankee talk.

Yeah but for Phil, would love to see him have a big 2nd half. Really needs to add a 3rd pitch to his FB/CB arsenal that he can locate consistently. Still can throw mid-90's and drop that hook in so I wouldn't give up hope just yet. Tons of pitchers throughout MLB history, even HOFamers, start putting it together in their late 20's.

Re: 2012 Phil Hughes Performance Thread

Not sure anyone was more disappointed in Hughes' start to this season than I was after what happened during the second half of 2010 and of course 2011 following his stellar showing in the bullpen in 2009.

He deserves a lot of credit. Regardless of opponent, his workload has steadily increased during this stretch, and he's done an excellent job.

Re: 2012 Phil Hughes Performance Thread

Originally Posted by YankeeFanJoe

Wow glad I found this board, I've been looking for some good Yankee talk.

Yeah but for Phil, would love to see him have a big 2nd half. Really needs to add a 3rd pitch to his FB/CB arsenal that he can locate consistently. Still can throw mid-90's and drop that hook in so I wouldn't give up hope just yet. Tons of pitchers throughout MLB history, even HOFamers, start putting it together in their late 20's.

Welcome YankeeFanJoe.

Phil may indeed be a late bloomer. It took Randy Johnson a while to put it all together. Granted, Phil doesn't have RJ's stuff, but the potential is there to have a successful career if he stays healthy.

Re: 2012 Phil Hughes Performance Thread

I have been very critical of Phil over the years, but I will now give him major credit. He looks like a different pitcher from the beginning of the year, and tonight commanded three pitches and wisely dropped the cutter. He has really pitched well lately. Keep it up!

Re: 2012 Phil Hughes Performance Thread

Originally Posted by Zimmers' Helmet

Since May 1:

W: 5
L: 2
IP: 52
H: 49
BB: 12
K: 46
ERA: 3.81
WHIP: 1.17

Thanks - he's definitely going in the right direction.

He really does look like a different pitcher out there now. So many guys are gravitating toward the cutter these days, but there's a big difference in throwing it and controling it. If he continues to work with it during practice sessions, he may one day be able to add it. Right now, he is doing okay without it. I think having Pettitte around is paying off with the rest of the starters. Not only can they look to him for advice/pointers, he's setting the bar for the others to keep up with him. Old guys rule.